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“Instead of revering a four-year brief historical aberration that was called the Confederacy we can celebrate all 300 years of our rich, diverse history as a place named New Orleans and set the tone for the next 300 years.”

Quote by Mitch Landrieu

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Mitch Landrieu
Mitch Landrieu

Mitch Landrieu, born on August 16, 1960, is an accomplished politician from the United States. He served as the Mayor of New Orleans, where he was known for his leadership and commitment to urban reform. more

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